UB2SF Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've been watching him since high school, because he played prep ball for the private high school around the corner from my house. What I love about him is his intensity -- yes, you can call it the "high motor" thing, but it's more that he plays with a balls-out intesity that sometimes borders on the psycho side. He was a freakin' terror in high school and the players on the other teams were clearly intimidated by him. He still plays with that same intensity, and therefore he tends to raise the energy level of people around him. But every strength is also a weakness, and in his case, it means he sometimes over-pursues or gets called for stupid penalties. I wouldn't mind the Bills checking him out, but I worry that he'll be too expensive and potentially not a good fit for Fewell's scheme. Seems more like a 3-4 'backer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I like it! We need all the pass rushers we can get and Travis can bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I like it! We need all the pass rushers we can get and Travis can bring it! ...even though he only had sacks in two games last year??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 This makes almost too much sense, the FO will never go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If they look at him it's going to be at DE not OLB unless we are going to the 3-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I can't believe the cap hit they are taking to release him. Something over $6 mil, and almost $2 mil more than if they just kept him on the team. There's something to be looked at there, I guess. Weird. Word on the streets of Glendale is they felt they overpaid for Laboy...by cutting him and his 5 year 22 million (7.5 gaurnteed) in which he signed in 2008... Plus, they're cap-straped... They're scraping as much as they can to infuse money into Wilson & Dansby's new contracts... Cards are expected to make several more cuts, if they want to re-new Boldin's contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've been watching him since high school, because he played prep ball for the private high school around the corner from my house. What I love about him is his intensity -- yes, you can call it the "high motor" thing, but it's more that he plays with a balls-out intesity that sometimes borders on the psycho side. He was a freakin' terror in high school and the players on the other teams were clearly intimidated by him. He still plays with that same intensity, and therefore he tends to raise the energy level of people around him. But every strength is also a weakness, and in his case, it means he sometimes over-pursues or gets called for stupid penalties. I wouldn't mind the Bills checking him out, but I worry that he'll be too expensive and potentially not a good fit for Fewell's scheme. Seems more like a 3-4 'backer to me. Please, no intelligent and well-informed opinions here. Yes in addition to his contract he was not considered a good fit in their defense, especially now that Clancy Pendergast, their DC has moved on. His best fit is as a rush backer in a 3-4 or a situational pass rusher in a 4-3. As for Roderick Hood, we already have too many hoods...er I mean DB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 We would be better off putting Laboy at DE and Maybin at OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Rather have LeRoy Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I can't believe the cap hit they are taking to release him. Something over $6 mil, and almost $2 mil more than if they just kept him on the team. There's something to be looked at there, I guess. Weird. Doesn't that tell you all you need to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams+Williams+Williams Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'd much rather have a proven pass rushing hybrid who could possibly go down then start the season with Keith Ellison. Keith Ellison is the worst starter in the NFL. He's not even a starter. Crowell was the starter. Ellison is horrible. It sounds like Harris is a Coy Wire type. I always hope for the best but it's hard to have confidence in the decisions the Bills make year after year because the decisions made aren't getting us to the playoffs. The Tampa - 2 scheme is silly if we don't have or aquire the right players to fit the defense. Does anybody know what if any top 5 defenses in 08 were running the tampa-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 For the right price, I'd bring him to camp - after he has recuperated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Latest update, per Rotoworld: Free agent OLB/DE Travis LaBoy is scheduled to undergo season-threatening ankle surgery later this month. According to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, "the ankle injury appears to be the major reason the Cardinals released LaBoy two weeks ago." He's not likely to sign on with a new team until he's almost finished rehabbing. Source: Arizona Republic I think I'd much rather have a Rams castoff than a Cards castoff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Latest update, per Rotoworld: Free agent OLB/DE Travis LaBoy is scheduled to undergo season-threatening ankle surgery later this month. According to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, "the ankle injury appears to be the major reason the Cardinals released LaBoy two weeks ago." He's not likely to sign on with a new team until he's almost finished rehabbing. Source: Arizona Republic I think I'd much rather have a Rams castoff than a Cards castoff.... Has anyone checked Wikipedia to see if we have already signed him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I can imagine how this conversation with Jauron and Russ went down. Russ: "So, it looks like the Cards released Travis LaBoy, a real good pass rushing DE. Would be a nice addition to our squad and give us great depth" Dick: "Pass, we already have Kelsay" Russ: "...riiiiiggghht. They also released this Defensive Back Roder..." Dick: "GET HIM IN HERE NOW!! SCREW THE COST, RUSS!" Excellent post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Kachy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Did anyone catch the news under his name on how he is likely to have SEASON ENDING ANKLE SURGERY!!!! Sign him and start Ellison because he will be on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamRoller67 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bring him in for a look. Bottom line we need an upgrade at OLB. Pass on him.... He's too slow to play OLB in a cover 2, 4-3 defense. He's a 3-4 hybrid outside backer/ part time DE The guy would be better off in Green Bay, New England, San Diego or some other 3-4 defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 We would be better off putting Laboy at DE and Maybin at OLB Before or after LaBoy's ankle surgery? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 it would be great if the Bills picked either him or Pisa to shore up the LB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ...even though he only had sacks in two games last year??? how many QB pressures and knock downs...? A good pass rush isn't always measured in sacks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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